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October 1, 2001Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica

Prevalence and risks of pathological gambling in Sweden

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RVRachel A. VolbergMAMax AbbottSRSten Rönnberg

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National survey reveals prevalence and risk factors for gambling problems in Sweden, suggesting areas for intervention.

Key Points

  • This research aims to assess the prevalence of problem gambling in Sweden and identify associated risk factors.
  • National survey utilizing multiple data collection modes and high response rate.
  • Respondents recruited from national registers rather than households.
  • Lifetime prevalence of problem and pathological gambling is 3.9%; current prevalence is 2.0%.
  • Significant risk factors include being male, under 25, born abroad, single, living in large cities, and receiving social welfare.

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Volberg et al. (2001) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a10c7f363b25c787d9f794bhttps://doi.org/10.1034/j.1600-0447.2001.00336.x
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